twitter-bootstrappackage-managers

Difference between package managers, cdns, and normal includes


I am wondering what's the difference between these 3 ways of including third party code in a project. For example, in bootstrap, I can include the css and javascript with a cdn link, or download the minified versions and include them in the project or install bootstap with a package manager in the directory of my project. I understand that the cdn is not good because maybe there will be a version change and still have the old version's code and it needs internet connection in order to work. But what's the difference between installing bootstrap with a package manager and just download the min versions and include them?


Solution

  • Some quick comparison points: